Macpac Torlesse V2 Hiking Pack 50L S2 @ Club BCF

Love my new backpack! Took it tramping in the Tararuas last weekend and it held up well. Love the comfort of the harness. Definitely worth getting it fitted in store.Fits everything I need for an overnight or 3 day tramp. I especially love the yellow colour!I haven’t had a chance to try the rain cover, but it looks good.I don’t mind the lack of hip pockets.A couple of (small) cons:I find the drink bottle pockets a little over engineered. I wish they were just elasticated.If you want to open the front zip pocket you have to unclip the top, because the top of the zip sits under the lid of the pack.Overall a great pack!

Pros: I like to pack light and, for me, this is the perfect size/volume for multi-night hut trips. It's a very minimal pack and I like this because it means there's less possibility of failure. The hip belt transfers the load from the pack onto your hips really well. The thick cordura and ripstop nylon makes the pack feel incredibly sturdy. Solid zippers and quality plastic buckles too. You can fit a Nalgene drink bottle into the side pockets without worrying it will fall out. There are tie-down straps in the right places, not all over the bag. The little detail with the outline of NZ is a fantastic touch.Cons: When the rain cover is stuffed into it's pocket, it makes getting into the top compartment quite tight. The stitching on the shoulder straps near the ... MorePros: I like to pack light and, for me, this is the perfect size/volume for multi-night hut trips. It's a very minimal pack and I like this because it means there's less possibility of failure. The hip belt transfers the load from the pack onto your hips really well. The thick cordura and ripstop nylon makes the pack feel incredibly sturdy. Solid zippers and quality plastic buckles too. You can fit a Nalgene drink bottle into the side pockets without worrying it will fall out. There are tie-down straps in the right places, not all over the bag. The little detail with the outline of NZ is a fantastic touch.Cons: When the rain cover is stuffed into it's pocket, it makes getting into the top compartment quite tight. The stitching on the shoulder straps near the buckle digs into my ribs, just a little. I wish there was a pocket on the hip belt to store my phone or snacks.95/100, would recommend to anyone.

Bought this for the 3 Capes Hike in Tasmanaia where a 50L pack was recommended. Was a good and very comfortable bag for this hike where there was no need to carry a tent or cooking equipment. Disappointingly this pack has no accommodation for a water bladder which I feel for a pack in this price range is a big oversight. Good amount of pockets and multi-zip areas, though feel the bottom compartment could have been slightly larger/less tapered to allow easier fit of sleeping bags. Found the zips of bopttom compartment were quite difficult to close, maybe they will loosen up over time.Overall, was a good pack for this hike and was incredibly comfortable. in future I'd probably go up a size 55L, to more comfortably fit items needed.